HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026: Complete Recruitment Guide, Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary & Online Form

HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 has been officially released for candidates looking to secure a respected government job in Himachal Pradesh’s revenue administration system. Patwari is one of the most important grassroots-level posts, responsible for maintaining land records, revenue collection support, mutation entries, and assisting the administration at village and tehsil level. This recruitment is conducted by HPCRA to fill Patwari vacancies across different districts, offering long-term job security, stable salary, and strong career growth.

This recruitment attracts thousands of aspirants every year because Patwari post combines administrative authority, social respect, and work-life balance. HPCRA Patwari 2026 selection will be purely merit-based through a written examination followed by document verification.

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	HPCRA
Post Name	Patwari
Notification Year	2026
Job Location	Himachal Pradesh
Job Type	State Government Job
Selection Mode	Written Exam + Document Verification
Official Notification	HPCRA-Patwari-Notification-2026

HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 – Complete Recruitment Guide

📌 Overview • Recruitment conducted by HPCRA for Patwari posts in Himachal Pradesh
• Grassroots-level revenue administration role
• Responsibilities include land records, mutation, revenue support
• Merit-based selection ensures transparency
• High job security, social respect & career growth
📊 Recruitment Snapshot • Authority: HPCRA
• Post: Patwari
• Year: 2026
• Job Type: State Government
• Location: Himachal Pradesh
• Selection: Written Exam + Document Verification

Apply Online:- 12 December 2025                   

Apply Online Last Date:- 16 January 2026

Application Fee:- Gen/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PWD:- 800/- 

🟦 Eligibility

Nationality & Status • Indian citizens only
• Domicile rules as per HP Government norms
General Conditions • Male & Female candidates eligible
• Experience not mandatory
• Eligibility must be fulfilled by cut-off date

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🟦 Age Limit

General Category • Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: 45 Years
Reserved Categories • SC / ST / OBC: Age relaxation as per rules
Special Categories • Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms

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🟦 Educational Qualification

Minimum Qualification • 10+2 (Intermediate) pass from recognized board
Preferred Subjects • Mathematics
• Economics
• Commerce
Additional Skills • Computer knowledge – Desirable, not mandatory

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🟦 Physical Standards

Physical Test • ❌ Not Required
Medical Fitness • As per Document Verification norms
Height / Chest • Not Applicable

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🟦 Selection Process

Stage 1 • Written Examination
Stage 2 • Document Verification
Final Merit • Based solely on written exam marks
Interview • ❌ No interview conducted

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🟦 Exam Syllabus

General Knowledge • Current Affairs
• History, Geography, Constitution
Mathematics • Percentage, Ratio
• Profit & Loss
• SI, Average, Number System
Reasoning • Analogy, Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
Language (Hindi / English) • Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
Himachal Pradesh GK • History & Culture
• Geography
• Schemes & Administration

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🟦 Previous Year Cut-Off (Expected)

General • High
OBC • Moderate
SC • Moderate
ST • Lower than General

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🟦 Salary Structure

Basic Pay • As per State Pay Matrix
Allowances • Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
In-Hand Salary • As per government rules
Career Benefits • Annual increments
• Promotion opportunities

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🟦 Required Documents

Educational Proof • 10+2 certificates
Personal Proof • Date of Birth certificate
• ID Proof
Category Proof • Caste / Category certificate (if applicable)
Residency Proof • Domicile certificate
Uploads • Passport photo
• Signature

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🟦 How to Apply (Online Process)

Step 1 • Online registration on HPCRA portal
Step 2 • Fill personal & academic details
Step 3 • Upload required documents
Step 4 • Pay application fee online
Step 5 • Final submission & download form

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🟦 Important Exam Points

Exam Mode • Offline / OMR Based
Negative Marking • As per notification
Admit Card • Mandatory for exam
Merit List • Based on written exam only

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🟦 FAQs (Quick View) Answers

Job Type • Permanent State Government Job
Interview • ❌ No
12th Appearing • ❌ Not Eligible
Computer Knowledge • Optional but useful
Attempts • No fixed limit (within age criteria)
Other State Candidates • Allowed (subject to rules)
Himachal GK • Highly important

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🔗 Important Links

• Apply Online –                                 Click Here

• Download Notification  –              Click Here

•  Official Website –                             Click Here

Candidates applying for HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 must fulfill nationality, educational, and age criteria as mentioned in the official notification. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants should ensure that all eligibility conditions are satisfied on the closing date of the online application, as any discrepancy during verification can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Both fresh candidates and those with prior clerical or revenue-related exposure can apply, provided they meet the minimum qualifications. Residency or domicile conditions may apply as per Himachal Pradesh government norms.

Eligibility Criteria	Requirement
Nationality	Indian
Domicile	As per HP Government rules
Gender	Male / Female
Experience	Not mandatory
Eligibility Cut-off Date	As mentioned in notification

Age Limit of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

Age criteria for HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 is defined to maintain fairness while also providing relaxation to reserved categories. The age will be calculated as per the cut-off date mentioned in the notification. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per state government rules.

Ex-servicemen and other special categories are also eligible for relaxation, subject to submission of valid certificates.

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	18 Years	45 Years
SC / ST	18 Years	As per relaxation
OBC	18 Years	As per relaxation
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules	As per rules

Educational Qualification of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

For HPCRA Patwari Vacancy 2026, candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or its equivalent from a recognized board or institution. Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics background is considered beneficial, especially for handling land records, calculations, and revenue registers.

Commerce candidates often find the numerical and record-based questions easier, while non-commerce candidates should focus more on basic math and reasoning during preparation. Computer knowledge or basic typing skills can also be helpful during training and service.

Qualification Level	Requirement
Minimum Education	10+2 Pass
Recognized Board	Any recognized board
Preferred Subjects	Mathematics, Economics, Commerce
Computer Knowledge	Desirable

Physical Standards of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

No Physical Test Required for this post.

HPCRA Patwari recruitment does not include any physical efficiency or endurance test. Selection is purely based on written examination performance and document verification, making it suitable for a wide range of candidates.

Physical Requirement	Details
Physical Test	Not Required
Medical Test	As per DV norms
Height / Chest	Not Applicable

Selection Process of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

The HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 selection process is designed to assess candidates’ academic understanding, reasoning ability, and general awareness relevant to revenue administration. The written examination plays the most crucial role in final merit preparation. Candidates clearing the cut-off will be called for document verification.

Marks obtained in the written exam determine the ranking, and no interview is conducted, ensuring transparency and fairness.

Stage	Details
Stage 1	Written Examination
Stage 2	Document Verification
Final Merit	Based on Written Marks

Syllabus of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

The HPCRA Patwari exam syllabus is of moderate difficulty level, focusing on basic concepts rather than advanced topics. Questions are objective-type and test analytical thinking, numerical ability, and awareness of Himachal Pradesh. Regular practice and concept clarity are enough to score well.

Subject	Weightage
General Knowledge	As per exam pattern
Mathematics	As per exam pattern
Reasoning	As per exam pattern
Hindi / English	As per exam pattern
Himachal Pradesh GK	As per exam pattern

General Knowledge
Covers current affairs, Indian history, geography, constitution basics, and daily news. Focus is on static GK combined with recent events.

Mathematics
Includes basic arithmetic such as percentages, ratio, profit & loss, simple interest, averages, and number system. Speed and accuracy matter most.

Reasoning Ability
Questions from logical reasoning, analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and direction sense are commonly asked.

Hindi / English Language
Tests grammar basics, comprehension, vocabulary, and sentence correction. Simple and scoring if fundamentals are clear.

Himachal Pradesh GK
Covers history, geography, culture, administrative structure, and important schemes of Himachal Pradesh.

Previous Year Cut-Off of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

Previous year cut-off trends show that competition for Patwari post remains high due to limited vacancies. Cut-off marks vary depending on category, exam difficulty, and number of applicants. General category cut-off usually remains higher, while reserved categories benefit from relaxation.

Candidates should aim at scoring comfortably above previous cut-off trends to stay safe.

Category	Expected Cut-Off Range
General	High
OBC	Moderate
SC	Moderate
ST	Lower than General

Salary (DA + HRA + Total In-Hand) of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 salary structure is attractive for entry-level government posts. Along with basic pay, employees receive DA, HRA, and other admissible allowances as per state government norms. The job offers excellent career stability, annual increments, and promotion opportunities to higher clerical or revenue posts.

The in-hand salary increases regularly with DA revisions and years of service.

Component	Amount (Approx.)
Basic Pay	As per Pay Matrix
Dearness Allowance	Applicable
House Rent Allowance	Applicable
Total In-Hand	As per rules

Required Documents of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

Candidates must keep all documents ready before applying online and during document verification. Any mismatch in name, date of birth, or category details can lead to rejection. Documents should be clear, valid, and issued by competent authorities.

Document	Purpose
Educational Certificates	Qualification Proof
Date of Birth Proof	Age Verification
Category Certificate	Reservation Claim
Domicile Certificate	Residency Proof
Photo & Signature	Application Upload
ID Proof	Identity Verification

How to Apply of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

Applying for HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026 is a fully online process and should be done carefully to avoid mistakes. Candidates must first visit the official HPCRA recruitment portal and complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID. After registration, login credentials will be generated.

Once logged in, candidates should fill the application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format. Double-check spellings, date of birth, and category selection before proceeding to payment.

Application fee payment should be done using secure online modes only. After successful submission, download and save the application form and payment receipt for future reference. Avoid last-minute submission to prevent server issues.

Step	Action
Step 1	Online Registration
Step 2	Fill Application Form
Step 3	Upload Documents
Step 4	Pay Application Fee
Step 5	Final Submission

Important Points of HPCRA Patwari Notification 2026

HPCRA Patwari 2026 recruitment demands careful attention to official guidelines. Candidates should regularly check updates, follow syllabus strictly, and prepare according to exam pattern. Any false information can result in permanent disqualification.

Keeping documents updated and preparing well in advance increases selection chances significantly.

Key Point	Details
Exam Mode	Offline / OMR Based
Negative Marking	As per notification
Admit Card	Mandatory
Merit List	Written Exam Based

13. FAQs

Q1. Is HPCRA Patwari 2026 a permanent job?
Yes, it is a permanent state government post.

Q2. Is there any interview for Patwari selection?
No, selection is based on written exam and document verification only.

Q3. Can 12th appearing students apply?
No, candidates must have passed 10+2 before the cut-off date.

Q4. Is computer knowledge compulsory?
Not compulsory, but basic knowledge is beneficial.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Negative marking details are mentioned in the notification.

Q6. Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, subject to domicile and reservation rules.

Q7. How many attempts are allowed?
There is no fixed attempt limit within age criteria.

Q8. Is Himachal GK compulsory to prepare?
Yes, Himachal GK plays an important role in scoring well.